Acclaimed Rhino Conservationist, Dr William Fowlds, at the Exchange on 6 December

Acclaimed conservationist, rhino activist and wildlife veterinarian, Dr William Fowlds, will be speaking at The Exchange, Johannesburg – a business forum at Cornerstone Church Bedfordview – on Friday, 6 December at 6am for 6:30am. Dr Fowlds will be talking about his Christian faith and his passion for nature and how these work together. For more on Dr Fowlds, see below.

His talk will be followed by a continental breakfast and donations to pay for the costs of the breakfast will be taken up.

Entrance is free but space is limited. Registration for the event is now closed.

More about Dr William Fowlds

Dr Fowlds is a well-known and respected veterinarian who is passionate about wildlife conservation and, in particular, dedicates a huge portion of his time championing the plight of the rhino through various initiatives. One of these initiatives is a partnership with the Investec Rhino Lifeline project, which aims to “raise awareness of the rhino crisis and to respond through education, rescue and prevention initiatives.”

In addition to his conservation initiatives, Fowlds also provides training and educational opportunities for vet students at schools on all five continents, exposing them to the many conservation needs of Southern Africa. He has a stellar reputation with the academic fraternity, eco-tourism organisations and wildlife conservationists. He has also appeared on international television shows on NBC and ITV news.

Recently, Dr Fowlds documented a 2012 heinous poaching attack and the subsequent slow recovery of one rhino at the Kariega game reserve in the Eastern Cape (two of the other rhinos attacked unfortunately died). This has raised a great deal of awareness about poaching and the illegal rhino horn trade.

Below is a video clip from NBC featuring Dr William Fowlds. Please note, it is sensitive viewing.

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You can keep up to date with Dr Fowlds at his website at williamfowldsdaytoday.blogspot.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/william.fowlds or on Twitter (@DrWillFowlds).

The Exchange
Friday, 6 December
At Cornerstone Church Bedfordview
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6:00am: Coffee
6:30am: Prompt Start
Followed by a delicious breakfast